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Esperite and Apatite Optical Properties


Apatite and Esperite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
colorless.   
Blue stones – strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.760-1.774   
1.628-1.651   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.012   
0.002-0.008   

Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Esperite and Apatite Optic Character

Esperite and Apatite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Esperite and Apatite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Esperite and Apatite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Esperite and Apatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Apatite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent while Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent in appearance.

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